Chess960 tactic on f4 (h2)
c9-11411Puzzle rating: 2120Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
The tactical motive
Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
Solution & explanation
Main line
27. Bxf4+ Kc8 28. Na7+ Qxa7 29. Qc6+ Qc7 30. Qxc7#
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to f4 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — knight to a7 (#2).
- Precise: queen to c6 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to c7 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kc8, then Na7+ and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #794.
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